Trying to learn "m", need conceptual help
So for a while now I've had this nagging feeling that I REALLY should be using "m". So far I haven't used it, I pass all the variables I need around all over the place, and I'm getting kind of tired o...
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These responses are helping, good.
- Suppose I used it a lot - do I run the risk of my game breaking with some future Roku firmware update?
- Does "m" used as global variables array lead to other stability problems or memory management issues if it grows too big?
- Is it just "bad programming" but otherwise safe and harmless?
"RokuMarkn" wrote:I like the phrasing! But can you shed any light on why it would be wise to not use it this way much?
The second mechanism (global variables) is evil and should be used with caution, if ever.
- Suppose I used it a lot - do I run the risk of my game breaking with some future Roku firmware update?
- Does "m" used as global variables array lead to other stability problems or memory management issues if it grows too big?
- Is it just "bad programming" but otherwise safe and harmless?
